NATO countries will deploy about a platoon of troops to Greenland
According to a count by a reporter from Russia's Sputnik news agency, European NATO countries are preparing to send more than 30 soldiers at Copenhagen's request to protect Greenland from American aggression.
Denmark's military said on Wednesday that it would closely cooperate with NATO allies to strengthen its military presence in Greenland and enhance training activities on the island.
So far, seven European member states have expressed willingness to send troops. It is expected that a total of 34 soldiers will arrive in Greenland in the near future.
Paris and Berlin are sending the largest contingents. According to French media, a 15-member team has already arrived in Greenland. French President Macron stated that land, sea, and air equipment will arrive in Greenland in the coming days to reinforce this unit.
Germany has sent 13 soldiers to Denmark, who will fly to Greenland along with representatives from other countries on regular flights.
The number of troops planned by other NATO countries participating in this operation is relatively small. The Norwegian and Finnish defense ministries plan to send two officers each, while the UK and the Netherlands plan to send one soldier each.
Sweden also expressed support. Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson stated on Wednesday that Swedish officers had arrived in Greenland at Denmark's request, but did not disclose the exact number.
However, not all European countries are prepared to participate in this operation. Spanish Defense Minister Roibas did not rule out the possibility of joining this operation, but she called for "not jumping to conclusions." Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Tusk has refused to send troops to Greenland.
US President Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should become part of the United States. Trump emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland for national security and protecting the "free world" from threats including Russia and China. Trump also refused to commit to not using military force to control Greenland and the Panama Canal. The head of the Greenland self-government, Mute Egede, previously stated that Greenland is "non-negotiable" and will never be sold.
Greenland was a Danish colony before 1953 and is still part of Denmark, but it gained autonomy in 2009, allowing it to govern itself and make independent choices on internal affairs.
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